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Hong Kong unicorn Prenetics to tap vast opportunities in Southeast Asia amid global expansion

Prenetics, which is expected to go public on the Nasdaq in the first quarter of next year, is also actively looking for local partners in Southeast Asia.

How HealthifyMe addresses the growing demand for personalized, curated & AI-driven fitness tech solutions [Q&A]

HealthifyMe serves as a one-stop digital health and fitness platform that provides personalized solutions to help users achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. It offers localized health content, calorie tracking, meal plans, fitness workouts, and health advice powered by a team of online nutritionists, trainers, and its artificial intelligence coach…

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – EduTech and Gaming & Esports

We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - EduTech and Startup Winners - Gaming & Esports for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

Singapore SaaS platform Tigerhall raises $7M funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

Tigerhall has raised $7 million funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.Other investors participating in the round include Vulpes Investment Management, XA Networkand Taurus Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its footprint into the United States and Asia Pacific (APAC) markets to continue expanding its enterprise client base.

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – GreenTech & Sustainable Tech, and Internet Solutions

We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - GreenTech & Sustainable Tech and Internet Solutions for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

Malaysia cloud application platform Food Market Hub secures $8.5M in Series A round to boost Southeast Asia expansion

ood Market Hub it has raised $8.5 million in an extended Series A+ round to finance further expansion and expedite growth. The round was led by Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm AC Ventures Malaysia. The funding will enable Food Market Hub to accelerate its expansion plans to Indonesia, penetrate deeper into the Malaysian market, and strengthen…

Taiwan social commerce startup LinkBy raises $1.54M to expand partnerships across Asia

LinkBy has raised $1.54 million in an oversubscribed Series Pre-A funding round. Led by global venture capital firm Hive Ventures, the round also saw participation from 18 other investors including institutional/corporate investors such as Artesian Capital and Animoca Brands.

Singapore smart POS provider Qashier raises $4.7M to accelerate regional expansion

Qashier announced Thursday a $4.7 million fundraise from Exor Seeds, the technology-focused venture arm of Exor. The company will be expanding its presence in Malaysia following the fundraise, as entering other parts of the Southeast Asian market is next in line as part of the company’s growth plan.

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – HealthTech & MedTech, and FoodTech & AgriTech

We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - HealthTech & MedTech and FoodTech & AgriTech for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

B2B is the next frontier in e-commerce, says GudangAda’s JJ Ang [Q&A]

JJ Ang relates how the company has focused on the marketplace approach, priding itself in how trust has been at the core of relationships with its business users. He cites how this platform approach provides a way for businesses to achieve "higher sales volume, faster turnover, reduced operational cost, and lower prices."